How To Fix RP138 - No change to payr.area &1 until &2; paydays must be in ascending order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 138

• Message text: No change to payr.area &1 until &2; paydays must be in ascending order

What causes this issue?

You may not change to payroll area &V1& until &V2&. Paydays must be
in ascending order to ensure correct accounting.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP138 - No change to payr.area &1 until &2; paydays must be in ascending order ?

  The SAP error message RP138 "No change to payr.area &1 until &2; paydays must be in ascending order" typically occurs during payroll processing when there is an issue with the paydays defined for a specific payroll area. This error indicates that the paydays are not in the correct ascending order, which is a requirement for the payroll process to function correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Payday Sequence: The paydays for the payroll area are not set up in ascending order. For example, if you have paydays defined as 15th, 10th, and 5th of the month, this will trigger the error because they are not in the correct sequence.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the payroll area settings that needs to be addressed.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when defining paydays can lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payday Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the payroll area in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the payroll area settings and review the defined paydays.
  Ensure that all paydays are listed in ascending order.
  
  
  
  Correct the Order:
  
  If you find that the paydays are not in the correct order, rearrange them so that they are in ascending order (e.g., 5th, 10th, 15th).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and try to run the payroll process again.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After correcting the paydays, it is advisable to run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA03 (to maintain payroll area) or SPRO (to access the configuration settings) to make the necessary changes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring payroll areas and paydays.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the paydays are correctly configured and in the proper order, you should be able to resolve the RP138 error and proceed with the payroll processing without issues.